Priorities for Virginia

Del. Anthony is committed to strengthening Virginia’s education system by investing in K-12 schools, increasing teacher pay, and modernizing classrooms. She champions work-based learning opportunities, apprenticeships, and STEM programs that prepare students for real-world careers. Additionally, she supports making higher education and vocational training more affordable and accessible to all Virginians.

Fighting for climate resiliency and environmental equity, Del. Anthony advocates for policies that protect coastal communities from flooding and extreme weather. She supports expanding clean energy initiatives that create jobs while reducing carbon emissions and works to ensure historically marginalized communities are not disproportionately impacted by pollution and environmental hazards.

Del. Anthony is dedicated to expanding affordable housing options for working families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. She advocates for fair wages, paid family leave, and stronger protections for workers while promoting policies that support small businesses and local entrepreneurs, helping to drive economic growth and stability.

Creating safer communities is a top priority for Del. Anthony. She supports infrastructure improvements that enhance pedestrian and bike safety, common-sense gun laws to prevent violence, and justice reforms that promote fair policing practices and mental health crisis intervention. Her focus is on fostering community-based solutions that prioritize public well-being.

Del. Anthony believes every Virginian deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare. She fights to expand Medicaid, lower prescription drug costs, and improve rural healthcare access. A staunch defender of reproductive rights, she is committed to ensuring safe, legal abortion access and better maternal and mental health care services.

Protecting democracy and ensuring fair elections are at the core of Del. Anthony’s mission. She opposes voter suppression efforts and advocates for expanded early voting, same-day registration, and accessible polling locations. Additionally, she supports the automatic restoration of voting rights for returning citizens, ensuring every Virginian has a voice in the democratic process.